Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

15th Edition

ISBN: 9781119329398

Author: Gerard J Tortora, Bryan Derrickson

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

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Describe the formation of platelets from pluripotent stem cells, including the influence of hormones.

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Principles of Anatomy and Physiology

Ch. 19 - Prob. 1CP Ch. 19 - What substances does blood transport?Ch. 19 - Prob. 3CP Ch. 19 - Prob. 4CP Ch. 19 - List the formed elements in blood plasma and...Ch. 19 - Prob. 6CP Ch. 19 - Prob. 7CP Ch. 19 - Describe the formation of platelets from...Ch. 19 - Prob. 9CP Ch. 19 - Prob. 10CP

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